Nursing Care Index

Cottesmore Of Life Care

Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington · CCN 505499 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)

CMS rates Cottesmore Of Life Care 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 108 certified beds, 103 residents a day on average. 38 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 involving actual harm; 2 fines totalling $29,595.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.31766 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.13978 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.53714 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover44.3% (registered nurses 16%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-02-27 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-27 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-27 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-27 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-27 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-27 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-27 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-01-09
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2025-08-18
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-02
2025-01-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2025-01-13 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-27
2024-05-30
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-21
2024-02-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2024-02-08 Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0808
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2024-02-08 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2024-02-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2024-02-08 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2024-02-08 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2024-02-08 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-14
2023-10-26
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-21
2023-08-30
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-30
2023-08-30
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-30

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-08-18Fine$11,362
2023-10-26Fine$18,233

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Gig Harbor Operations, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2000-08-31
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2025-03-18
Developers Investment Company Inc.
Organization
direct ownership interest1996-02-26
Developers Investment Company Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control1996-02-26
Gig Harbor Operations, LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control1996-05-01
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control1996-02-01
Fletcher, Todd
Individual
adp of the snf2000-08-31
Lockwood, Ryan
Individual
adp of the snf2025-03-18
Preston, Forrest
Individual
adp of the snf2000-08-31
Sekeramayi, Maggie
Individual
adp of the snf2025-03-18
Cross, Cindy
Individual
corporate officer1996-02-01
Henry, Terry
Individual
corporate officer1999-08-16
Lay, Lisa
Individual
corporate officer2018-02-09
Swanker, Richard
Individual
corporate officer2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan
Individual
corporate officer2000-09-22
Ziegler, James
Individual
corporate officer1999-08-16
Preston, Forrest
Individual
indirect ownership interest1996-02-26
Butner, Nancy
Individual
managing control - governing body2018-09-16
Lockwood, Ryan
Individual
managing control - governing body2023-10-31
Verlinda, Cathy
Individual
managing control - governing body2024-01-02
Butner, Nancy
Individual
operational/managerial control2018-09-16
Fletcher, Todd
Individual
operational/managerial control1996-02-26
Lockwood, Ryan
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-10-31
Preston, Aubrey
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-03-06
Preston, Forrest
Individual
operational/managerial control1996-02-26
Sekeramayi, Maggie
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-08-01
Verlinda, Cathy
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-01-02

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Pierce County.